Deep in the heart of Texas, Remick has raised daughter Kimberly Block alone while awaiting husband Steve McQueen’s release from prison; upon his parole, she strives to foster a family unit while lawman Don Murray stays watchful. Mulligan’s reteaming with To Kill a Mockingbird screenwriter Horton Foote (adapting his play The Traveling Lady) spotlights Remick’s empathetic skills as McQueen partners her in one of his most moving performances.